wedge Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 OS Kevin MacDonald has decided to bring to an end his long association with Aston Villa Football Club. The former double-winning Liverpool midfield player became synonymous with the success of Villa's academy and reserves. Since his arrival at Villa in 1995, he has overseen the development of such players as Gareth Barry, Gabby Agbonlahor, Marc Albrighton, Ciaran Clark, Barry Bannan, Andreas Weimann, Craig Gardner, Gary Gardner, Darius Vassell, Steven Davis, Liam Ridgewell, Thomas Hitzlsperger, Lee Hendrie, Jlloyd Samuel and Gary Cahill, to name a few. As manager of Villa reserves, he secured a Premier Reserve League North title in 2003-04, and four Reserve League South titles in five years from the 2007-08 season and a national play-off triumph in 2008-09. At the beginning of the 2010-11 season he stepped into the breach as caretaker manager of Villa before assuming a first-team coaching role alongside reserve team duties last season. Chief Executive Paul Faulkner said: "As a club, we are immensely grateful for the contribution Kevin has made in more than 17 years at Villa. "He has been an integral part of the success we have enjoyed at academy and reserve team level and, in assuming his caretaker responsibilities at the beginning of the 2010-11 season, he cemented his position as a man who will always command respect at this club. "The whole of Aston Villa Football Club will wish Kevin well." Kevin said: "I've had an incredible 17 years at Aston Villa, one of the biggest clubs in the country, and wish to thank all the staff and players I have worked with during my time at the club. "I wish Aston Villa every success in the future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted June 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 9, 2012 Worded that it was his own choice. New Small Heath manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 New Small Heath manager? That would hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Sad to hear, but if it's right for Lambert and the club now, then so be it. Thank you KMac, you have been a great and loyal servant to the club. Wish you well in the future, hope you get a managers job somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This is a shame. I would assume he wants to step up to management, expect him to take up a position somewhere soon.(not sha) All the best KMac! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycVILLA Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thank you KMac, hopefully your next role will prove to everyone what we missed. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Shame that, all the best for the future Kev! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harris21 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 All the beast KcMac. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Could be a frontrunner for the Swansea Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Shame really :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Jack Grealish is upset about this; Jack Grealish @JackGrealish1 What ?!?! Kev mcdonald leaving? So so upset n annoyed after hearing that! Definatly one of the greatest managers ive played under... Jack Grealish @JackGrealish1 ...And would love to play under him again, wish him all the best where ever he goes!! Upset n annoyed !! I really hope he gets a managers job soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Lambert Revolution begins, good luck to KMac, thought he might have gone back to the academy but perhaps felt he couldn't after having experience with first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Absolutely terrible decision. Good Luck Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Mmmm lambert, does he know what he's doing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2012 Put this in the other thread... Shame. Wish him all the best. He obviously has his reasons. Manager of Birmingham City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This is the staff line up according to OS Manager - Paul Lambert Assistant Manager - TBA First Team Coach - Gordon Cowans First Team Goalkeeping Coach - Terry Gennoe Head of Scouting - Paul Montgomery Club Doctor - Dr Ian McGuinness Physiotherapist - Alan Smith Reserve Manager - TBA Youth Team Manager - Tony McAndrew Football Academy Director - Bryan Jones Assistant Academy Director - Steve Burns You would of thought he would go back to being reserve manager as we have not had one since he went up to the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaMac Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Will be missed very much, did a fantastic job in the 17 years he was here. All the best KMac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Good for him to want to take a step up, can't say he doesn't deserve it after his years of service. Sucks for us, but I've faith in Lambert and the higher ups to get a decent replacement. Good grief, it feels nice to type that last bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Getting rid of Paul Montgomery should have been priority 1 Mr Lambert Not someone who has given his all to Villa for 17 years and been a wave of success with the kids Crazy decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Very sad news. I really hope everything works out for him. I presume his departure has nothing to do with Lambert's arrival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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